Amy Houghtaling

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Turlock, California
About me

I am a DONA International Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, and a mother of two grown children. My innate desire to nurture, and a passion for patient care advocacy, has led me to doula work and I love it! It gives me such reward to support birthing individuals physically and emotionally, but also to act as an advocate for your wishes and be there for partners and family members as well. Providing parents with evidence-based information in both Birth and Postpartum roles, is an important part of what a doula offers. Information is power and this can provide confidence and reassurance to new parents. I am also trained in Reiki Level 1 energy work and Spinning Babies techniques.

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2023)

Postpartum Doula Training, DONA (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International

Credentials
CD (DONA)
Specialties
Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Evidence-Based Care Labor Doula Newborn Care Parenting Support Positive Thinking Postpartum Doula Care
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Medi-Cal Central California Alliance for Health Health Net Health Plan of San Joaquin Tricare Kaiser Permanente
Service introduction

My Mission as a Birth and Postpartum Doula is to provide physical, emotional and informational support during late pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum, creating a safe and supportive dynamic that will help you to achieve the empowered and rewarding birth and postpartum experiences you desire. I Will: Listen to you Offer education and resources Honor your choices and decisions Advocate for, and empower you through, support of your birth plan Serve with compassion and tenderness Respect you, your body, and your concerns Strive to make you feel safe throughout your birth and postpartum journey Encourage you to trust your inherent strength and intuition, and your own body, to know what is best for you and your birth experience

Packages
BIRTH SUPPORT - Can utilize total pkg. or break down to customize
Initial visit – 1.5 hrs.  Mother’s history, risk factors, concerns  Vision for birth  Vision for postpartum period  Other available support services • Home space preparation • Accompany client to one provider appointment • Postpartum Doula support beyond first week after birth 1-2 Prenatal home visits – ~4 hrs. each  Review targeted subject matter requested by client  Review and practice exercises and activities to prepare body for labor  Introduce and practice with tools & techniques that may be used by doula during labor  Review birth preferences and create Birth Plan/Preferences document  Full availability by text, call or video from date of contract through final closing visit  Attendance at labor and birth, through ~ 2 hrs. post-delivery  For last minute Labor/Birth support that includes no initial or prenatal sessions (flat fee: $1,000) – includes one postpartum/closing visit  Phone call or hospital visit to Mom the day after birth  2 follow-up visits in home – 3 hrs. each  1st visit: (~3 days post birth) • Review labor and birth – provide summary document • Go over any additional questions or needs related to the birth Discuss:  Postpartum self-care  Feeding and baby care  Environment – physical and emotional  Desire for extended postpartum support 2nd visit: (To be scheduled for a second day within the first week post birth) • Check on Mom, Baby, Partner, Family members and Household o Assist with any recovery or baby care needs • Advocate for Mom with family and visitors to her recovery space • Provide light household assistance: o Meal preparation o Laundry o Tidying o Space arranging
$2,580.00
USD Flat rate
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Postpartum support is provided in 4-hour sessions, and includes: • Check on Mom, Baby, Partner, Family members and Household o Assist with any recovery or baby care needs • Light chores: o Laundry o Meal preparation o Light housekeeping • Postpartum self-care guidance with Mom • Postpartum help with baby care and feeding • Help with other household members: other children, pets, partner, etc. • Advocating for Mom with family and visitors • Guidance with post-recovery subjects, such as: meal planning, daily routine/schedule, decluttering and space organizing
$40.00
USD Per hour
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